Antique fire truck makes Wareham fireworks fundraising visits

The Fireworks Committee recently held its truck-stop fundraiser, but members say the funds are just not coming in.

“This has been the slowest year of all,” said committee member Margot Rudin. “We really don’t know why."

Caitlin Flaherty

The Fireworks Committee recently held its truck-stop fundraiser, but members say the funds are just not coming in.

“This has been the slowest year of all,” said committee member Margot Rudin. “We really don’t know why."

Committee Chair L. Jacqueline Lindsey hopes the show will go on, but fears the group will not raise the $20,000 needed to bring the annual fireworks to Onset on Fourth of July Weekend.

Still, members are doing everything they can to continue the tradition and summer staple, Lindsey said.

Committee members gathered at the Cranberry Plaza on Sunday, May 19, to collect donations in front of an antique Maxim Fire Truck made in Middleborough in 1932.

“We’d like to thank Howie Smith again this year for graciously offering to let us use his truck,” said Lindsey.

Lindsey said the truck is a big hit with the kids, who drop change in the fire boot and sit in the truck to pose for pictures.

“The little ones get so excited to sit in the driver’s seat and ring the bell,” said Lindsey.

The Johnson family stopped by after shopping in the afternoon and Leanne, 13, Michael, 10, and Mason, 5, could not wait to hop up into the truck.

“We just want to ensure that we are able to have the fireworks and have a good display,” said Michael Johnson, who took photos of his three youngsters on the truck. “We watch them every year.”

The Fireworks Committee will try to bring in some more funds on Thursday, June 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at its Third Annual Fundraiser at the Mezza Luna Restaurant, 253 Main St. in Buzzards Bay.

Tickets are $10 and include complimentary hors d’oeuvres along with a “fabulous” door prize. There will also be a silent auction, raffle tables, 50/50 raffle and a cash bar.

Committee members said they have a wide variety of items to auction and raffle, including Red Sox tickets, a fire pit with chairs from Lowe’s, a grill from Home Depot, jewelry from the Silver Cottage, chocolate from Lindt’s, and patriotic candles from Yankee Candle.

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